Veterans & Service Members lose the battle to suicide per day.
[Erik’s Story]
Team Foster honors the spirit and sacrifice of Captain Erick Foster who was killed while engaging enemy forces in 2007 in Iraq. Erick pushed himself and those around him to be better. Erick is our inspiration.
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[Mission]
NO HERO LEFT BEHIND.
Team Foster fights for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs.
Learn MoreTeam Foster Events
Ruff Ride Philly 2023
The McMasters Open
Oil Region Family Ride
Foster 100 2023
Ruff Ride PGH – 2023
In addition to these events we are expanding and partnering to offer more opportunities for a larger area to raise funds to support Veterans.
Our Sponsors
Some of our sponsors include:
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newsletters will arrive monthly announcing upcoming events and sharing stories of our Vets, puppies in training and latest grants and honorees
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Sponsor highlight video alert!! 🚨
Vicinity Energy takes pride in giving back to the veteran community and ensuring they get the help they need to include service dogs. Thank you to Vicinity for supporting our mission! @vicinityenergy
Thanks to NeuroFlow for sponsoring Ruff Ride PHL again this year!
NeuroFlow assesses and triages individuals with behavioral health conditions to get them to the right level of care, providing high-tech and high-touch support for populations that would typically fall through the cracks in today’s healthcare system.Proven to drive better clinical and financial outcomes for hundreds of leading health systems, payors, and military organizations, NeuroFlow’s platform combines consumer engagement with enterprise-level care management software to support integrated care at scale.
ATTENTION PUPPY LOVERS! Susquehanna Service Dogs is still in need of a few more puppy raisers so we can begin our next round of classes. Classes are held at Greencastle Associates Consulting in Malvern, PA and provides you an incredible opportunity to be part of the training that these dogs will undergo to fulfill their mission of being paired with an injured or disabled veteran. The link to sign up for classes is: https://SSDCalendar.as.me/NVCMalvern with the PUPPY CAM to see the puppies slated for this next round of classes linked in our bio!
Introducing another Ruff Ride PHL sponsor!
Vicinity Energy is a clean energy company that owns and operates an extensive portfolio of district energy systems across the United States. Vicinity produces and distributes reliable clean steam, hot water, and chilled water to over 230 million square feet of building space nationwide. Proudly serving Philadelphia for over 100 years, Vicinity is excited to partner with Team Foster for this year’s Ruff Ride. With numerous Veterans throughout the company, we take pride in giving back to our Vets and ensuring they get the life-saving support of Service Dogs.
Thank you Vicinity Energy!
I mean, not a bad day for Major, Team Foster & @warriorcanineconnection or the Phillies 🙂
Thanks to the Phillies & @toyotausa for making this so special for our Veterans and for Major!
Don’t worry @brandon_marsh! He’ll be back. Next opportunity to see Major? Ruff Ride Philly. Info in the comments.
#weareteamfoster #salutetoservice
🎥: Phillies
As a repeat sponsor for Ruff Ride PHL, we`re so thankful for the Bristol Myers Squibb team!
We love celebrating our Veterans and volunteers! Thanks to @toyotausa and the @phillies, our very own Anita Garner gets to throw out the first pitch at today’s game!
So excited for you, Anita!
#serviceafterservice
#weareteamfoster
Another Ruff Ride PHL sponsor!
Team Newrez is a proud partner of Team Foster! We support the military community in our business, with our homeowners, and with our employees through our Military Lending team and our Military and Veterans Employee Resource Group. We`re excited to support riders and celebrate Military May!
All Hands On Deck! Our Volunteer Army needs *YOU*
Link in the comments.
Another wonderful Ruff Ride sponsor!
Krasno Krasno and Onwudinjo has been helping the injured and disabled workers in Pennsylvania since 1936. Founded by a Workers’ Compensation Judge and managed by a Retired Workers’ Compensation Judge, the lawyers of KKO have the knowledge and experience to help you get the benefits you deserve. We are happy to support this great cause because we wouldn’t be here today without the sacrifice and dedication of our men and women in the armed forces. @krasnolawpa
Happy Mother’s Day message from Team Foster founder, @nickliermann.
#mothersday #weareteamfoster
Talk about grit! The C2C crew rode 150 miles in less than desirable weather two weekends ago! A 150 mile bike ride is hardcore but a 150 mile bike ride in the cold and rain is next level.
Ruff Ride PHL is less than one month away so it`s time for us to start highlighting our outstanding sponsors! Up first, Comcast NBCUniversal!
Comcast NBCUniversal is a proud military-ready company that empowers its military-connected teammates and delivers experiences connecting veterans, service members, and military families to what matters most. Founded by Ralph Roberts, a World War II Navy veteran, the company has been recognized by the Department of Defense, VETS Indexes, and Military Times for its support to military employees, customers, and communities. @comcastuniversal
Good morning Philadelphia! Have you seen Major on the news? ICYMI- we took the liberty of pulling a~few~ news spots together. Proud of our good boy! 🐕🦺
Also 🤞🏼 for a home series W ⚾️❤️
Major had the best welcome to Citizens Bank Park! Thanks to our TF vets who gave him a warm welcome 🐕🦺
We are just one month away from Ruff Ride PHL at Citizens Bank Park. We must take a moment to thank our sponsors! Thanks to these companies and their generous sponsorships, Ruff Ride Philadelphia is going to be an incredible event!
It’s May and that means Ruff Ride PHL is only ONE month away! This year we’re ruff riding at citizens bank park, the home of our dear Major! Head over to the link in our bio to sign up for Ruff Ride today!
SSD Matilda patiently waiting for our C2C platoons! 🐕🦺
Anyone see us on Fox 29?! Major has been getting some ~major~ attention and rightfully so! This little guy is going to change the life of a veteran some day!
The cat (or in the case, the puppy) is out of the bag! We worked with our friends @phillies and @warriorcanineconnection to bring you Major! Major is a service dog in training who will eventually be paired with a veteran upon completing his training! 🐕🦺🇺🇸 Welcome, Major!
Want to support TF?! We’re back at citizens bank park June 3-4 for Ruff Ride Philly! Sign up or donate using the link in our bio!
